Skateboarder Injured in Collision with Vehicle on Sand Creek Road and Highland Way [Brentwood, CA]

1 Hospitalized after Brentwood Car Accident on Sand Creek Road

 
BRENTWOOD, CA (June 13, 2019) – A 12-year-old skateboarder suffered injuries in a collision with a vehicle on June 11.
 
Before 8:05 p.m., the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District firefighters came to the scene. In addition, the collision happened at Sand Creek Road and Highland Way, battalion chief Craig Auzenne revealed.
 
Upon the firefighters and paramedics’ arrival, they located the boy on the ground. The child sustained injuries to his left side. In addition, they determined that he had been skating without a helmet.
 
Responders took the boy to a helispot in the 2400 block of Balfour Road. After that, a Cal-Star medical helicopter airlifted him to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.
 
Unfortunately, his identity remains unknown as of Tuesday.
 
Brentwood police are currently investigating the crash and the cause of it.
 
When behind the wheel, it is important to always be on the lookout for skateboarders, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. By obeying traffic laws and being cautious of your surroundings, you can prevent unforeseen accidents and keep yourself and others safe on the road.

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